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What are we doing in the garden 2026
Today I took advantage of the dry afternoon and got out into the garden. I spent three hours tidying up, including cutting back all remaining perennials and deciduous grasses, pruning one of my...
Today I took advantage of the dry afternoon and got out into the garden. I spent three hours tidying up, including cutting back all remaining perennials and deciduous grasses, pruning one of my Buddleias, trimming some thymes in my alpine trough, raking the lawn and clearing up all the spent...
Today I took advantage of the dry afternoon and got out into the garden. I spent three hours tidying up, including cutting back all remaining perennials and deciduous grasses, pruning one of my Buddleias, trimming some thymes in my alpine trough,...
Today I took advantage of the dry afternoon and got out into the garden. I spent three hours tidying up, including cutting back all remaining perennials and deciduous grasses, pruning one of my...
simone_in_wiltshire, Jan 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 14 15 16
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Plantminded
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Yawn Yawn Wakey Wakey 2026
This is a picture of the bungalow and its roof which is tile but I never even considered that the stables might have asbestos on/in their roofing but they have been taken down already today. The...
This is a picture of the bungalow and its roof which is tile but I never even considered that the stables might have asbestos on/in their roofing but they have been taken down already today. The sloping tiles on the extreme left of the picture is actually my attached neighbour's roof so you can...
This is a picture of the bungalow and its roof which is tile but I never even considered that the stables might have asbestos on/in their roofing but they have been taken down already today. The sloping tiles on the extreme left of the picture...
This is a picture of the bungalow and its roof which is tile but I never even considered that the stables might have asbestos on/in their roofing but they have been taken down already today. The...

Loofah, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 47 48 49
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Ladybird4
Feb 16, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Help With Growing Seeds
I dont grow plug plants as such but I do grow multiple seed in cell trays, mostly works for onions for me. With most plants where you dont want hundreds I still find sowing in a 4in pot and...
I dont grow plug plants as such but I do grow multiple seed in cell trays, mostly works for onions for me. With most plants where you dont want hundreds I still find sowing in a 4in pot and pricking out into the trays the best way, plugs are too small for me so the cell trays work better.Its...
I dont grow plug plants as such but I do grow multiple seed in cell trays, mostly works for onions for me. With most plants where you dont want hundreds I still find sowing in a 4in pot and pricking out into the trays the best way, plugs are...
I dont grow plug plants as such but I do grow multiple seed in cell trays, mostly works for onions for me. With most plants where you dont want hundreds I still find sowing in a 4in pot and...
GreenFingeredPete, Feb 7, 2025, NEW Gardeners ! ... 11 12 13
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pete
Feb 16, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Whaaattt?
There is another aspect to the current housing crisis in that life styles have changed a great deal. At one time, a couple would stay together in 1 house and raise their children if that is what...
There is another aspect to the current housing crisis in that life styles have changed a great deal. At one time, a couple would stay together in 1 house and raise their children if that is what they chose to do. More often now a couple ( with or without children ) may split up and then each...
There is another aspect to the current housing crisis in that life styles have changed a great deal. At one time, a couple would stay together in 1 house and raise their children if that is what they chose to do. More often now a couple ( with...
There is another aspect to the current housing crisis in that life styles have changed a great deal. At one time, a couple would stay together in 1 house and raise their children if that is what...
Tidemark, Aug 17, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 336 337 338
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Philippa
Feb 16, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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Latest moan from you and me 2026
We have a road with signs up warning of resurfacing overnight this week. Truth is this particular road is in fairly good shape compared to a lot of others.On the single track bridge thing, I...
We have a road with signs up warning of resurfacing overnight this week. Truth is this particular road is in fairly good shape compared to a lot of others.On the single track bridge thing, I stopped one day as traffic had started to cross from the other end, the car behind hooted me and then...
We have a road with signs up warning of resurfacing overnight this week. Truth is this particular road is in fairly good shape compared to a lot of others.On the single track bridge thing, I stopped one day as traffic had started to cross from...
We have a road with signs up warning of resurfacing overnight this week. Truth is this particular road is in fairly good shape compared to a lot of others.On the single track bridge thing, I...
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 46 47 48
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pete
Feb 16, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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What's your weather like 2026
A mixed bag today. Had to have two walks as I lost my one headphone. Found it near the house but only after re-tracing my steps for the first half of walk number one!
A mixed bag today. Had to have two walks as I lost my one headphone. Found it near the house but only after re-tracing my steps for the first half of walk number one!
A mixed bag today. Had to have two walks as I lost my one headphone. Found it near the house but only after re-tracing my steps for the first half of walk number one!
A mixed bag today. Had to have two walks as I lost my one headphone. Found it near the house but only after re-tracing my steps for the first half of walk number one!
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion ... 75 76 77
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AuntyRach
Feb 16, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Strawberries preparing
Mine went wild last year so I have a patch some 6m x 3m a mix of previous and new shoots. To try out I have strimmed them down and composted the loose stuff (by raking it all out). So I'm thinking...
Mine went wild last year so I have a patch some 6m x 3m a mix of previous and new shoots. To try out I have strimmed them down and composted the loose stuff (by raking it all out). So I'm thinking feeding now so perhaps a sprinkling of Chicken pellets and Growmore about now ready for growth?...
Mine went wild last year so I have a patch some 6m x 3m a mix of previous and new shoots. To try out I have strimmed them down and composted the loose stuff (by raking it all out). So I'm thinking feeding now so perhaps a sprinkling of Chicken...
Mine went wild last year so I have a patch some 6m x 3m a mix of previous and new shoots. To try out I have strimmed them down and composted the loose stuff (by raking it all out). So I'm thinking...
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:52 PM, Edible Gardening
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Allex50
Feb 16, 2026 at 3:52 PM
Hot weather on the way?
I need some plant covers and not break the bank at the same time. I've read that red netting helps green stuff like spinach and lettuce from burning and the green netting for general use w/o...
I need some plant covers and not break the bank at the same time. I've read that red netting helps green stuff like spinach and lettuce from burning and the green netting for general use w/o cutting out too much light (advice welcome on that). Any ideas about saving money or suppliers of good...
I need some plant covers and not break the bank at the same time. I've read that red netting helps green stuff like spinach and lettuce from burning and the green netting for general use w/o cutting out too much light (advice welcome on that)....
I need some plant covers and not break the bank at the same time. I've read that red netting helps green stuff like spinach and lettuce from burning and the green netting for general use w/o...
Allex50, Feb 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM, Allotments Discussion
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Allex50
Feb 16, 2026 at 3:45 PM
PUFAs and GC bought compost.
Well, I've bought another load of Westlands! (I need it to fill some planters I've made). This time I have sieved the twigs out and it's much better for seeds. i am reusing my old pots soil by...
Well, I've bought another load of Westlands! (I need it to fill some planters I've made). This time I have sieved the twigs out and it's much better for seeds. i am reusing my old pots soil by mixing it back in and adding growmore. Will see how that grows
Well, I've bought another load of Westlands! (I need it to fill some planters I've made). This time I have sieved the twigs out and it's much better for seeds. i am reusing my old pots soil by mixing it back in and adding growmore. Will see how...
Well, I've bought another load of Westlands! (I need it to fill some planters I've made). This time I have sieved the twigs out and it's much better for seeds. i am reusing my old pots soil by...
Allex50, Dec 2, 2025, Allotments Discussion ... 3 4 5
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Allex50
Feb 16, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Summer or Autumn raspberry?
Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
Thanks all for your replies. I’ll wait & see what happens in the spring.
Cornsquashandy, Jan 14, 2026, Identification Area
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Cornsquashandy
Feb 16, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Crafters Corner 2026
Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too
Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too
Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too
Those eyes are really captivating @Valley Gardener . Beautiful painting. Love the name too
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Members Hobbies ... 2
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Bluejayway
Feb 16, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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Show Off Your Pets 2026
Ah, lovely little friends
Ah, lovely little friends
Ah, lovely little friends
Ah, lovely little friends
JWK, Jan 1, 2026, Pets Corner ... 5 6 7
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Michael Hewett
Feb 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
YouTube mega thread
Logan, Oct 27, 2024, Off-Topic Discussion ... 27 28 29
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Logan
Feb 16, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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Mike's Evolving Garden
I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the...
I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the moment, there's a lot of tidying to do first. I was happy to see my Anisodontea and Pandorea have...
I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the moment, there's a lot of tidying to do first. I was...
I had a look in the perspex shelters by my old garage yesterday. I was thinking of taking some plants that have been overwintering in the house, back to the shelters but there's no room at the...
Michael Hewett, Mar 11, 2023, Members Gallery ... 10 11 12
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Michael Hewett
Feb 16, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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A Joke or Two 2026

JWK, Jan 1, 2026, The Muppet Show ... 16 17 18
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Ladybird4
Feb 16, 2026 at 7:09 AM
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Slow pages
Found and done, Sir!
Found and done, Sir!
Found and done, Sir!
Found and done, Sir!
Michael Hewett, Dec 20, 2025, Computer Corner ... 7 8 9
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Selleri
Feb 15, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Radio clock with wrong time the second Sunday
@Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it...
@Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it went back to normal an hour later. I wonder if it has to do with the summertime change in March,...
@Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it went back to normal an hour later. I wonder if it...
@Pete8 thanks for that. Yes, I had checked the MSF website and saw that there have been maintenance work on February 3 to 5. Last time I changed the battery immediately. This time, I waited and it...
simone_in_wiltshire, Feb 15, 2026 at 2:06 PM, Off-Topic Discussion
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simone_in_wiltshire
Feb 15, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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What's Looking Good February 2026
Another Iris reticulata.
Another Iris reticulata.
Another Iris reticulata.
Another Iris reticulata.

NigelJ, Feb 1, 2026, General Gardening Discussion ... 2 3
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Plantminded
Feb 15, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Partial screening suggestions
That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really...
That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really hedging plants.Another option, if you don’t mind it being deciduous, is flowering currant, Ribes...
That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really hedging plants.Another option, if you don’t mind...
That Escallonia should be a good one I had one in my last garden. Mahonias and Nandinas are slow growing, as you have found, and need more space to show their eventual shape, they are not really...
PoppyB, Feb 12, 2026 at 9:44 PM, Other Plants
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Plantminded
Feb 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Planting Advice for Newly Landscaped Garden (Horley, UK)
Landscaping has now mostly completed and I'm now able to share pictures of the beds (in alphabetical order). Please let me know your planting suggestions.
Landscaping has now mostly completed and I'm now able to share pictures of the beds (in alphabetical order). Please let me know your planting suggestions.
Landscaping has now mostly completed and I'm now able to share pictures of the beds (in alphabetical order). Please let me know your planting suggestions.
Landscaping has now mostly completed and I'm now able to share pictures of the beds (in alphabetical order). Please let me know your planting suggestions.

Andrew Funnell, Feb 3, 2026, Off-Topic Discussion
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Andrew Funnell
Feb 15, 2026 at 2:26 PM

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